Senior actor Gary Iskak, aged 52, died on November 29, 2025, from a single motorcycle accident in South Jakarta. He crashed into a tree in the Pesanggrahan area and is suspected of not wearing a helmet. Family and colleagues expressed deep grief on social media.
Gary Iskak, an experienced actor known for various roles on television and film, died early on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The single accident occurred on Jalan Kesehatan Raya, Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta, when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a tree. According to South Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Commissioner General Nicholas Ary Lilipaly, Gary is suspected of not wearing a helmet at the time. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead.
The news was first announced by comedian Ade Jigo via his Instagram Story. His wife, Richa Iskak, shared a black-and-white memory photo on Instagram with a heartfelt message: "Kamu sudah sampai, wahai jiwa yang tenang. Udah ga sakit lagi ya yah... Rest in Love, suami, 29 November 2025." The post was flooded with prayers from fellow artists like Reisa Broto Asmoro, who wrote, "Peluk Icha erat2… yg kuat ya sayang. InsyaAllah mas Gary husnul khotimah," and Kartika Putri: "Bismillah jannah. Kuat ya ka @richaiskak Al-Fatihah."
Colleagues Demian Aditya and Sara Wijayanto, who had recently collaborated with Gary on the Diary Misteri Sara project, also shared their sorrow. Demian posted on Instagram @demianaditya: "Gary.. baru juga gw janji bakalan jagain elo, baru juga kita becanda2... miss u already Ger!" Sara Wijayanto expressed: "Mas @iskak_gary Kemarin baru kita ngomong mau saling jaga.. Terima kasih sdh hadir lagi di hidup yg ini ya mas... LOVE U! Selamat Istirahat di dalam cahayaNya."
Gary's passing leaves grief in Indonesia's entertainment world, where he remained active in his career despite past health challenges.
